Crazy Strength's coached youth weightlifting and strength-development programme for children and young people aged 6–16 in Amesbury. No previous sporting or lifting experience required.
Book a Free Taster (Stage 1) →CUBS isn’t a single class — it’s a structured three-stage pathway designed to take a child from their very first experience of movement and coordination all the way through to competitive weightlifting. Every stage builds on the last.
We offer a free taster session for Stage 1. This gives your child a chance to experience the session in a no-pressure environment before you commit to anything. Book below or get in touch if you have questions first.
A structured pathway from first movement to competition-ready athlete. Pricing by stage and frequency.
30-minute coached class, once per week. The perfect introduction to structured movement and strength for young athletes.
Building on Stage 1 foundations. One coached session per week with developing technical skills.
Two sessions per week for accelerated development and consistency.
Two coached sessions per week. Advanced technique, sport-specific training and competition preparation.
Maximum development. Three sessions per week for athletes who are ready to push towards competition level.
Bespoke programming written specifically for your child’s development goals, ability and sport pathway.
Coached directly by Craig Spicer. Bespoke programming and personal head coach oversight for maximum development.
All CUBS coaches are fully qualified. Coach:Cub ratios are maintained at every session. Get in touch to discuss which stage and option is right for your child.
CUBS is open to children and young people aged 6–16. Stage 1 is suitable from age 6 and focuses on movement skills and physical literacy before any loaded lifting is introduced.
No. CUBS is designed to develop movement skills from the beginning. Children at very different stages train together in age and ability-appropriate groups.
Yes, when properly coached and age-appropriate. British Weightlifting recognises youth development as a positive pathway. The early CUBS stages focus entirely on movement quality and physical literacy, with no heavy loading.
Sessions are structured by stage rather than age alone. Coaches assess each child individually and progress is based on demonstrated competency, not on how old the young person is.
The coach will welcome your child, explain what the session involves and assess movement in a relaxed, non-pressured environment. Parents are welcome to watch. No previous experience or equipment is needed.
All Crazy Strength coaches working with young people hold current DBS clearance. The programme follows British Weightlifting and British Powerlifting safeguarding guidelines.
Yes. More advanced CUBS athletes who develop appropriate technique and consistency can be considered for youth weightlifting competitions through British Weightlifting. This is never the starting point — it follows a proper development pathway.
Yes. A free Stage 1 taster is available. Contact us via WhatsApp or email and we will arrange a suitable time.
We offer free introduction sessions specifically designed for home-educated children aged 8–16. These sessions are a chance to experience Olympic weightlifting in a structured, safe and welcoming coaching environment — no experience, no kit and no cost required.
If your child enjoys the session and wants to continue, they can join the CUBS programme at the appropriate stage.
No previous experience needed. No equipment needed. Just bring your child along and we will take care of the rest.
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